A mobile home – contemporary and flexible

Megan Harris Megan Harris
., Boutique Modern Ltd Boutique Modern Ltd Casas de estilo moderno
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The Edge, a mobile, pre-fabricated home, is the design genius of Boutique Modern. They first started building ‘The Edge’ in 2011 and since then it has developed and evolved into the product it is today. Working with a steel exo-skeleton structure, it incorporates Structural Insulative Panels (SIPs) which comprise the floors, walls and even the roof. The result is a structurally sound, versatile structure with excellent insulation properties. 

Boutique Modern acknowledges the influence of the iconic mid 20th century Modernist designers on the sleek and refined design of ‘The Edge’. The exposed galvanised steel structure to the exterior portrays an industrial aesthetic through a truthful expression of structure and materiality. Combined with floor to ceiling glass panels and various combinations of natural or man-made finishes, the design is flexible to the tastes of the client. Now, let’s take a look!

Treading lightly

Because the steel structure evenly distributes its weight through 12 columns, it means there is no need for traditional foundations, reducing both the site-work and ground disturbance, allowing the home to tread lightly on the ground. In addition to this, the house is optimised for passive solar gain and foresight has been given for the fitting of solar panels. Here, we can see that the home sits comfortably and naturally in its environment.

Simple and crisp

The addition of natural timbers to the steel and glass structure adds a warm and natural charm to the design. Straight lines and right angles are ubiquitous. From the flat roof to the deck design, everything is crisp and calculated. The deck wraps around the structure and as it steps down it is perfectly integrated with the landscaping.

Open plan living

The social heart of the home is open plan and connected to the deck and natural environment beyond. Bar the timber floors, entry door and some furnishings, everything else remains largely white. The kitchen is contained to the back wall, optimising space and creating direct connection with both the dining space and the living area. White cupboard fronts are combined with a stainless steel bench surface to create a minimal and sleek aesthetic.

The dining space

The dining area takes a prime spot in front of the floor to ceiling glazing. Opening pivot doors are combined with fixed panels to create a seamless glass interface. The black finish to the aluminium door and window joinery is a strong and stark contrast to the largely white interior. For more dining space ideas, take a look here!

The bathroom

The bathroom features a change in flooring, to rectangular tiles in a neutral hue. The timber vanity is accompanied by a rock wall that lines the shower, adding texture and natural colours to the space. A frosted glass sliding door divides the bathroom from the rest of the home, optimising space that a pivot door would have otherwise eaten into. For more bathroom ideas, take a look here!

If you want to see something a bit more permanent, take a look at An Impressive Home in the Russian Woodlands!

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